Jose Tabata was removed from Saturday's game with a left groin injury. The Pirates are expected to update his status Sunday. Tabata had an RBI double and scored a run before exiting. Garrett Jones would get semi-regular starts in right field if Tabata's injury requires a stint on the disabled list.

Pirates recalled OF Jose Tabata from Triple-A Indianapolis. Tabata batted .297/.353/.354 with no homers and five steals in 41 games with Indianapolis since his demotion. He's taking the roster spot of Starling Marte (oblique) and is starting in left field and hitting leadoff Sunday. Tabata should receive regular time with Marte out and should be owned in NL-only leagues.

Pirates recalled OF Jose Tabata from Triple-A Indianapolis. He'll be on the roster for a few days while Jordy Mercer is on paternity leave. Tabata batted .297/.353/.354 with no homers in 41 games for Indy since his demotion.

Pirates optioned OF Jose Tabata to Triple-A Indianapolis. Pirates manager Clint Hurdle hinted at the possibility of a demotion last week, so the writing was already on the wall. Still, it's quite a fall from grace for Tabata, who signed a long-term extension with the club a year ago. The 23-year-old outfielder is hitting just .230/.295/.341 with a .636 OPS over 280 plate appearances this season and questions have been raised about his effort level. Gorkys Hernandez was called up to replace him on the active roster, but it might not be long before we see prospect outfielder Starling Marte.

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Thursday that Jose Tabata is in danger of being demoted. Tabata is batting just .226/.288/.339 in 68 games this season, and questions have arisen recently about his effort level. "He has had a very challenging season," Hurdle said. "He's been very inconsistent. We've seen good streaks, or, I should say, we've seen good things. ... It's an area of concern, and he knows it."

Jose Tabata launched a solo homer and scored a pair of runs in Monday's loss to the Phillies. Tabata's playing time has been curtailed recently, as tonight's start was just his second in the last five games. He's batting just .226 for the year and remains off the mixed league radar for now.

Jose Tabata (hand) went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in his return to the lineup Tuesday night. Tabata didn't start Sunday after being hit in the hand by a pitch during Saturday's game. It shouldn't be an issue moving forward.

Jose Tabata returned to action on Tuesday June 12.

Jose Tabata (hand) is not in the Pirates' lineup Sunday. Tabata was hit by a pitch Saturday, and although he stayed in the game, the hand is still bothering him. He's available off the bench, though, and should be considered day-to-day.

Jose Tabata went 2-for-3, drove home three runs and also stole a base, leading the Pirates to an 8-2 victory over the Brewers on Friday. Tabata's bases clearing double capped off a six-run third inning and provided all of the support that Kevin Correia would need in the game. His pair of doubles in the game give him nine on the season, and his bat finally appears to be showing signs of life. As long as he's leading off, he's worthy of starting in most leagues.